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N3 MLH

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

209,994 mi
Last recorded209,994 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 MLH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 209,994 miles

welding repaires done heavly under sealed before test

Fail 4 Mar 2009 209,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 209,979 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 202,884 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 202,884 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 197,864 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 197,863 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 172,321 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 171,981 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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N3 MLH is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1999 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 110,308 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N3 MLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 27 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N3 MLH registered?

N3 MLH is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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